Cookware Brand Ember Raises $3.2M to Expand R&D, Manufacturing, India

Ember, a cookware startup founded in 2024, has raised $3.2 million in seed funding from high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and existing investors, including Yogabar co-founder Suhasini Sampath and chef Saransh Goila. The company develops premium, toxin-free cookware featuring its proprietary Arcilla ceramic coating and Thermoclad technology, designed to withstand Indian cooking conditions. Ember plans to use the funds to expand research and development, scale manufacturing, and deepen its presence in the Indian market, with a goal to reach Rs 30 crore in annual recurring revenue by fiscal 2026. Chef Saransh Goila has joined as a partner and will head Ember's newly created Innovation Lab, focusing on developing solutions tailored to Indian kitchens. Currently, 60% of Ember's sales come from its direct-to-consumer channel, with the rest from e-commerce platforms, and the company is exploring international interest from markets like the UK, Dubai, and Singapore while maintaining an immediate focus on India. Ember aims to transform Indian kitchens by bridging gaps in design and safety in a cookware market valued at over $2 billion.